Born April 3, 1949, Peacefully surrounded by her family, on Wednesday
April 28, 2021 in her 73rd year, has reunited with her loving husband,
Antonio Rossi and their daughter Filomena. Predeceased by her loving
parents, Giuseppe and Francesca Sorbara. She was the devoted mother of
Freddy (Maria Rossi), Antoinette (Eric Gowland), Rosanna (Lenny Fonte),
Francesca (Jeff Blythe). Cherished Nonna to twelve grandchildren -
Nina, Antonio, Chiara Rossi; Michael, Matteo Antonio Fonte; Filomena,
Michela, Giuliana Lucchese; Michael Blythe; Nick and Holly Gowland.
Dear Sister of Maria (John Varamo), Maurizio Sorbara, Rosanna (Charlie
Campagnaro), Rita (Rick Kiersted) and the late Vince and George Sorbara.
Cherished sister in law of predeceased Gerardo (Maria Rossi) of Guelph,
Rosa (Pasqualino Senatore), Mimmo (Theresa Rossi), Carmelina (Pasquale
Trocchia), Giuseppina (Giuseppe Di Nardo), Anna (Alberto Tortora),
Annunziata (Pasquale Cavallaro) and Carolina Rossi all of Pagani, Italy.
Nina will be deeply missed by her numerous nieces, nephews and extended
family in Guelph, Welland, USA and Italy.
Nina was born in San Giorgio Morgetto, Reggio Calabria, and moved to
Rome when she was three years old. When she was twelve years old she and
her family moved to Guelph, Ontario. In 1966, Nina and her husband Tony
opened their own business, Anthony’s Hairstyling, which continues its
legacy with their daughter Rosanna. In 1967, Antonio and Nina were
married and together they built a close loving family, that continues to
grow.
During Nina’s life, she touched so many lives with her caring selfless
nature, her skill as a hair stylist, unforgettable smile and zest for
life. She was the epitome of what it meant to be a loving mother and
devoted wife. She was the true meaning of courage and strength. She
will always be remembered for her stories, jokes and contagious laugh.
Visitation will be held at the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home,
Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph on Saturday, May 1 from 2-9 p.m.
and Sunday, May 2 from 2-9 p.m. Due to Covid 19 protocol., visitors
must rsvp their attendance on the funeral home website. Visitors must
wear a mask, and keep their physical distance. A private family Funeral
Mass will be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 at St. John’s Church at 11 a.m.
The Funeral Mass will be live streamed through Zoom and a link
available through the funeral home website. As expressions of sympathy,
donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the
family.